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Originally Posted On: Pros and Cons of Waterfront Homes (lakewoodranchlife.com)

 

Are you considering purchasing a waterfront home? Do you have interest in homes over $1 million that fit the bill of “Sarasota luxury homes” with pristine water in front of them? If so, then you need to learn all that you can about waterfront real estate.

Doing so will help you understand whether or not a waterfront property is the right decision for you. We’ll also help you understand why Lakewood Ranch waterfront property is so valuable.

See below for an in-depth guide on waterfront homes in Florida. Be sure to consider this list as you make your decision.

Pro: Breathtaking Views

We briefly touched on this in the intro, but one of the biggest benefits of investing in waterfront homes is the year-round view.

Have you ever heard someone say that they feel most alive whenever they’re near water? As it turns out, they might’ve been onto something.

Studies have shown that being by water can offer you and your family numerous health benefits. It can increase blood flow to your brain and heart, as well as release feel-good hormones (such as dopamine) into our brain.

This is why beach vacations are so good for you. By investing in a waterfront home, you’ll get these health benefits year-round.

Contrary to popular belief, you aren’t limited to waterfront properties on the Gulf of Mexico. There are many tremendous options in South Florida, such as finding waterfront real estate in the thriving Lakewood Ranch Florida area.

Take one look at our Lakewood Ranch Real Estate map and you’ll see that there are plenty of lakes and waterfront real estate opportunities.

Another benefit to Lakewood Ranch homes is that be on the beach in Lido Key or Siesta Key Beach in less than 30 minutes!

Con: Privacy

This should be prefaced by saying that privacy isn’t an issue if you invest in a Lakewood Ranch waterfront property. Homes on the lakes tend to be very private because there is nothing behind your home besides a beautiful body of water.

That said, many oceanfront homeowners will tell you that they experience less privacy than owners of lakefront homes. If a public beach is in your backyard you might have people walking past your back yard at all hours of the day. It will be especially busy during the winter months when snowbirds make their way into town.

We’ll help you find a waterfront property that offers you the perfect balance of waterfront views, privacy, and activity.

Pro: Dream Setup

Ask ten people where they’d like to move to, and 7 or 8 of them (if not all 10) will tell you South Florida.

But when people think of Florida homes, they aren’t just envisioning themselves in the suburbs is an hour or so away from the nearest beach. They want to invest in a waterfront home.

By investing in waterfront property, you’ll have the setup that everyone dreams of. You will be able to use that to your advantage. Water will increase the value of your property if you ever sell.

Con: Lakes Not Swimmable

We find that most people prefer not to swim in freshwater Florida lakes, to begin with. That said, we want to set the expectation from the start: the water behind your Lakewood Ranch property likely isn’t swimmable.

Why? Because when you see a lake in Florida you just assume there are gators in it. That’s just common sense! But every year we hear stories about someone who hopped a fence to go swimming somewhere in Florida and found a not-so-friendly inhabitant. Gators are not out to get you, and are actually scared of people, but we give them their space – and the lakes are their space.

For swimming, we are 25-45 minutes from some of the most pristine, award-winning beaches in the world. There you can kayak, swim, snorkel, or anything other water activity that your heart desires.

Pro: Reduced Exposure Related Costs

So why should you invest in a lakefront home instead of an oceanfront home? There are many reasons.

First, an inland lakefront home lowers the risk of damage in the case of a rare hurricane, since storms break up over land. Also, since Lakewood Ranch is not in a flood zone you don’t have to worry about carrying expensive flood insurance.

Since they are less exposed to extreme elements, lakefront property also has far fewer maintenance costs than oceanfront homes. This saves money while still offering the waterfront views that you desire.

Invest in Lakewood Ranch Waterfront Homes Today

Now that you have seen all of the different pros and cons to investing in waterfront homes, be sure to start your search in Lakewood Ranch Florida.

Are you interested in Sarasota as well? If so, then be sure to read this article on how to find a tremendous Sarasota luxury home today.